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Fliegerstaffel 17

 

Founded

The squadron was founded in 1952. It can be traced further back as Jagd Flieger Kp 17 which was part of the Surveillance Wing during WW2. The Falcon became a squadron symbol in 1963.

 

Types of Aircraft used

Period Aircraft
1952 – 1955 C-3604, D-3802
1955 – 1962 DH-112 Venom 
1962 – 1997 Mirage III S
1997 – today F/A-18C/D Hornet

 

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